Kristin Cavallari Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Discover Kristin Cavallari’s Total Net Worth and Salary

With a net worth of $30 million, Kristin Cavallari is an American television star, actress, and fashion designer. She gained fame through the MTV reality shows “Laguna Beach” and “The Hills.” Kristin was married to NFL player Jay Cutler from 2010 to 2020. During his football career, Jay amassed over $120 million in NFL earnings alone. Unfortunately, Jay and Kristin announced their separation after seven years of marriage in April 2020.

Early Life

Born on January 5, 1987, in Denver, Colorado, Kristin Elizabeth Cavallari is one of two children of Judith Eifrig and Dennis Cavallari. Following her parents’ divorce, she relocated with her mother to Barrington, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. Due to her rebellious behavior as a young teenager, her mother sent her to live with her father in Laguna Beach, California, where she graduated from Laguna Beach High School.

Media Career

During her time at Laguna Beach High School, Cavallari was cast in the MTV reality show “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County,” when she was a junior. Her relationship dynamics with senior Stephen Colletti and castmate Lauren Conrad fueled a love triangle that became a central plot line. Following “Laguna Beach,” she relocated to Los Angeles and appeared in the short-lived UPN reality series “Get This Party Started” (February 2006). Subsequently, she secured guest and supporting roles in series like “Veronica Mars,” “CSI: NY,” “Cane,” and “Adventures in Hollywood.” Cavallari also featured in the straight-to-DVD film “Spring Breakdown” (2009) alongside Amy Poehler. She furthered her acting career with leading roles in independent films like “Green Flash” (2008), “Wild Cherry” (2009), and “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder: Freshman Year” (2009).

In May 2009, Cavallari confirmed her participation in the “The Hills” spin-off series. She made her debut appearance at Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt’s wedding during the fifth season’s midseason finale. Cavallari replaced Lauren Conrad as the main cast member and narrator for the second half and the final season.

She competed on the 13^th edition of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2011 alongside Mark Ballas but was eliminated third. Cavallari transitioned into hosting, providing Oscar commentary with the E! team in March 2012. She then hosted “The Fabulist” on E! starting in 2014, with the show focusing on fashion and lifestyle trends with co-host Orly Shani from “Fashion Star.” Her reality show “Very Cavallari” premiered on E! in July 2018, based in Nashville, Tennessee, and has completed three seasons plus a holiday special, “A Very Merry Cavallari,” aired on December 15, 2019.

Entrepreneurial Ventures and Other Projects

In 2017, Cavallari established the jewelry brand Uncommon James in Nashville, Tennessee. Besides jewelry, the brand also offers a line of home goods. By July 2019, the company had generated $20 million in revenue and employed ninety individuals. The opening of her flagship store was prominently featured in the first season of “Very Cavallari,” and the series continues to showcase her business operations, including her Uncommon James team. Additionally, she has a children’s clothing line called Little James.

Not only is Cavallari a TV personality, but she is also a New York Times best-selling author with books like the cookbook “True Roots” and “Balancing in Heels: My Journey to Health, Happiness, and Making it all Work.”

Personal Life

In Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2013, Cavallari wed Jay Cutler, who was then the Chicago Bears quarterback. They have three children together: two sons and a daughter. Cutler appeared alongside Cavallari on her reality show “Very Cavallari,” which aired from 2018 to 2020.

In December 2015, Kristin’s brother, Michael Cavallari, passed away due to hypothermia following a car accident.

In April 2020, Kristin and Jay announced their separation after ten years of being together.

Real Estate Investments

In 2014, Kristin and Jay bought an 11,000 square-foot mansion in Lake Forest, Illinois, for $4.25 million. They sold this property for $3.6 million in 2017, incurring nearly a $600,000 loss.

In 2012, they acquired a 20,000 square-foot mansion on 8.6 acres in Nashville, Tennessee, for $5.3 million. Initially listed for sale at $7.9 million in June 2019, they reduced the price to $5.75 million and later to $4.95 million in May 2020.

In 2018, the couple purchased a 35-acre property in Franklin, Tennessee, for $4.3 million. This property, located in the upscale Leiper’s Fork neighborhood, features a 10,000-square-foot mansion with eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

Additionally, in June 2020, Kristin acquired a 30-acre property in Franklin for $3.05 million, including a 7,000-square-foot home. She listed this property for sale in June 2024 at $11 million. Check out this video tour: